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A responsible Australian position Serious 2020 reduction target [50% ?] Additionally, fund reductions in nearby developing countries Work toward carbon neutral by 2050 Positive role in lead-up to Copenhagen

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Recent polling showed only 35 per cent thought we should delay action because of the state of the global economy. Only 24 per cent of swinging voters backed delay. 75 per cent of voters believed tackling climate change created opportunities for new jobs and investment in clean forms of energy. - Climate Institute, Canberra Times, 12 March 2009

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Copenhagen’s cycle network Copenhagen’s active transport goals: –50% of people travel to work or places of learning by bike –80% of cyclists will feel safe in traffic conditions –Increase amount of walking by 20% compared to 2009 levels –Reduce cyclist serious injuries and death by half of 2009 levels Achievements to date: –36% of people already travel to work or places of learning by bike –60% of people use a bike for all trips –60% reduction in cyclist serious injuries or death on 1995 levels How: –A$11 - 21 million per year for infrastructure, traffic safety improvements and education campaigns Could this be done in Australia? –Literature indicates YES provided government commitment, investment and other complementary measures

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Environmental Competitive Liveable Healthy Efficient Just Sustainability Sustainability is about living within our means. It is about managing our consumption of resources and balancing environmental, economic and social outcomes. It means improving our quality of life, but making that improvement without leaving a burden on the future generations. Looking after our Environment Environmental Sustainability is about reducing our impact on the environment by protecting our air, water and land, our native flora and fauna. It means reducing the load on our natural resources, such as water and fuels for energy, and decreasing our production of waste. A Better Place to Live Liveability is about making Sydney a better place to live. It means being able to walk to your corner shop, local school, park or bus stop, as well as providing us with a choice of housing that meets our needs. Supporting our Economy Competitiveness is about supporting Sydney's role as a Global city, and ensuring our city's long term economic prosperity. It means providing quality infrastructure and services to service our jobs and the economy, and supporting urban centres Sustainable Vision for a Sustainable City